Fraud Examiner Career in South Africa
Explore the official OFO occupation, common tasks, specialisations and approved South African qualification pathways.
Occupation overview
Prevents, Detects and deters fraud by identifying unusual trends and fraud indicators in organisation' processes and operations, determines whether organizations have adequate internal control and foster and adequate control environment to mitigate fraud risk. Conducts investigations of civil or criminal fraud, white-collar crime and identified fraud indicators
What does a Fraud Examiner do?
A Fraud Examiner helps organisations reduce fraud risk and respond when warning signs appear. The work involves analysing unusual trends and indicators, reviewing whether internal controls are adequate, assessing the control environment, and investigating suspected civil or criminal fraud and other white-collar crime. Related roles include Fraud Analyst and Fraud Investigator, while Polygraph Examiner is a listed specialisation.
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Alternative job titles
How to become a Fraud Examiner in South Africa
- Build a foundation in fraud prevention, investigation, internal controls and the analysis of unusual organisational activity.
- Consider the Occupational Certificate: Fraud Examiner, which is directly aligned with this occupation and is listed at NQF Level 8 with 255 credits.
- Confirm the qualification’s current registration status, provider availability and assessment requirements with SAQA or an accredited provider.
- Develop practical capability in identifying fraud indicators, evaluating controls and conducting investigations in line with the requirements of the organisation or investigative setting where you work.
Edupstairs Preparation Guidance
The listed Occupational Certificate provides a relevant formal training pathway for this occupation, but you should confirm current qualification and assessment details before enrolling. Build your preparation around careful analysis, evidence-based investigation, understanding organisational processes and recognising weaknesses that could enable fraud.
Useful school subjects
- Accounting
- Business Studies
- Mathematics
- English
- Computer Applications Technology
Skills that may help
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to unusual trends and detail
- Fraud-risk identification
- Internal-control evaluation
- Investigation and evidence assessment
- Critical thinking
- Written and verbal communication
- Discretion and ethical judgement